Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Having previously teamed up on the doubles court, World No6 Jessica Pegula and US compatriot Desirae Krawczyk swapped forehands for fairways as they reunited for a fun evening at Topgolf Dubai ahead of this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The American duo took part in a precision-based challenge at Dubai’s futuristic driving range, combining sport, entertainment, and friendly competition – all set against the emirate’s striking skyline at Emirates Golf Club. Reflecting on the experience, No4 seed Pegula welcomed the opportunity to switch off for a while ahead of a demanding tournament week: “It was really nice to get a

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Australian Open champ Rybakina hoping for a chance to finally celebrate at her ‘home' tournament this week in Dubai - au...

Australian Open champ Rybakina hoping for a chance to finally celebrate at her ‘home’ tournament this week in Dubai

World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in Doha Dubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – her adopted home tournament in the city in which she has lived since 2024 – provides the chance to properly celebrate. The 26-year-old is balancing the demands of being the top seed at this week’s WTA 1000 tournament with a

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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships reveals major two-phase expansion plan with new Court 1 and enhanced Centre Court and...

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships reveals major two-phase expansion plan with new Court 1 and enhanced Centre Court and Tournament Village

Temporary 2,000-seat Court 1 to be unveiled for 2026 Championships, while Centre Court and Village redevelopment will be completed in time for 2027 edition Expansion marks most significant upgrade to the venue in its 30-year history Fans can buy tickets for the WTA 1000 and ATP 500 tournaments, which will run from February 15-28, 2026, at ticketmaster.ae Dubai, UAE – 12 February 2026: The 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (DDFTC) will usher in the start of a new era for one of the Middle East’s most iconic sporting events with plans revealed for an extensive two-phase redevelopment that will transform the Dubai Duty Fr

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Wheelchair tennis makes historic debut, quarter-finals conclude and eala/tjen advance at mubadala abu dhabi open - wheelch...

Wheelchair tennis makes historic debut, quarter-finals conclude and eala/tjen advance at mubadala abu dhabi open

Tauson, Bejlek, Alexandrova and Baptiste secure semi-final spots Tournament becomes first standalone WTA event to feature wheelchair tennis Eala and Tjen reach doubles semi-finals ABU DHABI, UAE – 05 February 2026: Thursday delivered a landmark day at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Aby Dhabi Sports Council, as wheelchair tennis made its groundbreaking debut alongside a decisive quarter-final sweep that saw Clara Tauson, Sara Bejlek, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Hailey Baptiste all advance to the semi-finals. Tauson advanced over McCartney Kessler in an impressive performance, while Czech qualifier Bejlek dropped just t

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World's top 20 confirmed as Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships reveals elite WTA 1000 line-up for 2026 - world's confirmed

World’s top 20 confirmed as Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships reveals elite WTA 1000 line-up for 2026

Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek and defending champion Mirra Andreeva headline the 26th edition of Dubai’s premier women’s tournament WTA 1000 event takes place from 15-21 February, followed by the 34th edition of the ATP 500 tournament from 23-28 February Fans can buy tickets for the WTA 1000 and ATP 500 tournaments at ticketmaster.ae Dubai, UAE – January 15, 2025: The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships returns in 2026 with one of the strongest WTA 1000 line-ups in its history, featuring all of the world’s top 20 players for the Women’s Week from 15-21 February. The 2026 field features a complete set of top-ranked stars,

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Emirates serves up a winning partnership with world no. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka - emirates serves

Emirates serves up a winning partnership with world no. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka

Dubai, UAE, 15 January 2026 – Emirates has today announced a landmark partnership with the world’s No. 1 tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, who becomes the airline’s first tennis ambassador. The milestone builds on Emirates’ longstanding commitment to tennis as the Official Airline of all four Grand Slams worldwide. To mark the occasion, Sabalenka unveiled an Emirates A380 aircraft adorned with a special tennis-inspired livery celebrating its sponsorship of the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open. Sabalenka and Emirates both share a passion for excellence, innovation and a winning spirit. Dubai serving as a hub for Sabale

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